Shipwreck in Italy: 'The last tragedy of this kind dates back to 2013'
The shipwreck off the Calabrian coast of Italy on February 26 was one of the worst of the decade. Many say Italy's strict immigration policy is to blame.
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Mohamed and Israa – when two migrants fell in love in a smuggler's house
Mohamed and Israa, both from Sudan, met in an unlikely place for a romance: the house of their smuggler in Turkey. They got married and crossed the Aegean Sea to the island of Lesbos. While waiting for legal status, they dream of a honeymoon in the Cyclades.
What pension rights do foreigners have in France?
As France protests pension reform, InfoMigrants takes stock of the situation for foreign workers. How are their rights affected by the time spent in France and country of origin? And how are entitlements accurately calculated?
'I had dreams and desires': Migrants prosecuted as smugglers languish in a Greek prison (3/3)
In a prison on the island of Chios, a dozen migrants, mostly Syrians, are serving sentences after Greek justice prosecuted them as smugglers. InfoMigrants met with them. Charlotte Oberti reports.
Fearing pushbacks, migrants seek a safe haven in Mavrovouni camp of Lesbos
The Greek island of Lesbos is no longer overcrowded with migrants. Faced with stricter border controls, fewer people are arriving. For those who still make it to the island, the objective is to get to Mavrovouni camp while avoiding the authorities. Charlotte Oberti reports for InfoMigrants.
In Greece, a chaotic trial to deter the arrival of migrants (1/2)
The trial of Mohammad Hanad, a Somali migrant sentenced to 142 years in prison in 2021 for "facilitating illegal entry" into Greece, took place on Monday on the island of Lesbos. The following day 24 volunteers and aid workers, also accused of people smuggling, appeared before the same court. Charlotte Oberti reports for InfoMigrants.
Chazel’s tale: 'I was forced to sign a voluntary return agreement'
Chazel has been in Cyprus for three months. The 24-year-old Congolese asylum seeker is waiting with anguish to be deported. Authorities accuse him of taking part in a riot that broke out in the Pournara camp in October. This is his story.
Housing, food, asylum: Newcomers in Ile-de-France in need of information
Migrants who just arrived in Paris often lack access to vital information, according to a new survey. The causes: precarious living conditions, the language barrier and illiteracy.
Channel crossings: 'We expect to see boats with hundreds of migrants in distress'
The volunteer rescuers of the National Society for Rescue at Sea (SNSM) carry out thousands of operations each year off the French coast, particularly in the Nord and Pas-de-Calais regions. Faced with an increasing number of migrants attempting to reach England on fragile boats, SNSM is turning to new practices. An interview.
'We're worried about doing more harm', say French homeless hotline responders
In the commune of Montreuil in the eastern suburbs of Paris, the 115 emergency shelter number receives hundreds of housing requests per day that cannot be met. Most calls come from homeless families. 115 responders are on the frontline of a crisis they cannot remedy. InfoMigrants reports.
Mediterranean Sea: Migrant boat departures from eastern Libya on the rise
Last week 500 migrants landed in Greece on a rusty fishing vessel, revealing a new and until now rather discreet route: From eastern Libya to southern Italy.
'Without them, we wouldn't be here anymore': a small village in Calabria survives with the help of migrants
Camini is a small, isolated village in Calabria, southern Italy, with about one hundred migrants who have arrived in recent years. They live and work thanks to a cooperative created by the inhabitants. In turn, the presence of the migrants has allowed the town to regain a semblance of activity.